Dead pixel guarantee? Vizio has this Dead Pixel Guarantee thing where they will replace your TV if there is a dead pixel. Does Sony offer this? This is one of the main factors I need to know when deciding to purchase a Sony. Right now I have a Vizio 47inch 120hz HDTV but man there is SEVERE motion blur and that thing where you can see the outline of a person when they move. So thinking of upgrading to a Sony (even though the Sony I want is an inch smaller, since it's a Sony I consider it an upgrade ;)). Also I live on the top floor of an apartment building so if anything goes wrong with the TV, it'll be a bitch to bring the thing back to a store to return/exchange it or whatever. Any info? Dead pixel guarantee? Vizio has this Dead Pixel Guarantee thing where they will replace your TV if there is a dead pixel. Does Sony offer this? This is one of the main factors I need to know when... » Read More Dead pixel guarantee? Vizio has this Dead Pixel Guarantee thing where they will replace your TV if there is a dead pixel. Does Sony offer this? This is one of the main factors I need to know when deciding to purchase a Sony. Right now I have a Vizio 47inch 120hz HDTV but man there is SEVERE motion blur and that thing where you can see the outline of a person when they move. So thinking of upgrading to a Sony (even though the Sony I want is an inch smaller, since it's a Sony I consider it an upgrade ;)). Also I live on the top floor of an apartment building so if anything goes wrong with the TV, it'll be a bitch to bring the thing back to a store to return/exchange it or whatever. Any info? « Show Less
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I'm not sure about Sony, but I just bought a Vizio myself. It's brand new and there is a dead pixel in the middle of the screen. Whenever the screen's black, the pixel's white, and vice versa. I called Vizio and they said they have a FOUR PIXEL MINIMUM before they will do anything about it. Hopefully Costco will replace the set. I paid a lot of money for a brand new flawed item...
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No idea. I talked with customer support and they said they didn't know when or if it would be back in stock.It would suck not getting the deal, but after the deal deadline, I'd still be happy with just the TV from another seller. I'd just keep checking back every day.
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I have no Idea,I would call the Vizio tech reps to find out,I am not a social media person and don't really care about youtube and such.
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tiger refurb...works fine,,too large/loud for my use...they also shotgun yr email..(but Did stop when asked).btw, the live phone customer service @ Vizio IS super, (how to return to factory defaults, etc)>.dropped warranty(b4 it started) and could not have anything done as it has no serial nbr shipped with unit..a "sticker".
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Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my question. Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my... » Read More Yes, I now agree with you. I was in Best Buy today and was comparing the Sony to the others and I must say the Sony was a standout. The Sharp was kinda of washed out and very pixeli (is that a word?) while the Sony was very bright and crisp in ever kind of action.The Glare was much less noticeable then the Sharp even, but to be sure the TV are in the back of the store and I had to make sure to get the Large overhead lights to reflect in the screen to compare the TV for glare.I have decided to go with the Sony.Thanks everyone for all your input to my question. « Show Less
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I just described the problem... Unfortunately, once they touched the TV, it started having random "dead" pixel issues, so I returned it to Amazon and purchased at a local retailer...
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Is anybody else getting dizzy from all of the TVs being offered (such as Samsung and Sony, with Sony's recently dropping its price on the Sony Bravia 55HX800 to $1,401)? I was set to pull the trigger on this one, and then Vizio came out with the XV554 and then Sony dropped its prices, and and and... . I read a lot of comparison reviews on http://www.televisioninfo.com/d/reviews which seems to do a pretty straight up job of reviewing TVs (although Sony's a big advertiser there, so I'm necessarily suspicious of just how much objectivity there is). Any thoughts on how to navigate this thicket?
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Mine just went out today. I purchased it in the beginning of November. Trying to decide if I should see if Amazon will refund me and buy a different TV or just get it replaced by Vizio. I'm a little worried about the longevity, since it went out so quickly and others are experiencing the same problem.Loved the TV until it picture went out on me. I still have a 32" Vizio that's about 6 years old running strong.
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Best thing to always do is look at your HDTV's specs or user manual to see supported modes. about 90% of the TVs under 46" are 720p (1280x720/60Hz) so set your resolution to that. Vizios are better for 1080P under 46". Make sure your connections are tight and always start at 720P when you change TVs. Unless the box states it supports full HD start there.
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I purchased the VIZIOX VT323SV32-Inch Full HD on July 27th. Several times over the past 2 months, while I am watching a program, the screen goes black, the Vizio logo flashes on and off orange for about 30 second, the logo goes white again, and the program pops back on. At first I thought it was a firmware update, but after the 3rd time I contacted Vizio Support. It was acknowledged this is a "known" problem they are working on. Does the comparable Sony discussed in this blog have any similar problems? I don't know if Amazon will take the Vizio back as it is over the 30 days.
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Although this is an old question, my answer may help new buyers. I've owned this TV since 2010 and the "ghosting" effect on darker images in games has annoyed the H out of me for the last 4 years. Now that my warranty is about to run out I don't feel guilty about buying another tv. Apparently this is a common complaint on Samsung LED's.
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I don't know as my Vizio computer's touchscreen display went out 6 months after I purchased it ON Amazon, but from a "non-authorized" vendor. This means, I have no warranty. So, I am looking at my $1,000 paper weight. I do not recommend this computer.
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The one I bought had a sound problem that the tech couldn't solve. I was shipped a refurbished one that developed the SAME EXACT sound problem. Phillips replaced it with a brand new one, but told me this model was discontinued, so they replaced it with a 46". I've owned several Philips TVs and they have been reliable in the past. My experience with this one was not so good, and my understanding is they are no longer made. If this is a used one you're looking at, be advised that my audio issue was a "come and go" type, and I would not really recommend this particular model.
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Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd players/recorders sold here are region free out of the box anyway. Will look out for Oppo but don't think it's sold here. Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd... » Read More Thanks for the info Kevin, just got back from a huge dvd store here and I noticed a lot of Blu Ray discs marked 'all regions' (1,2,3) on the back of them so Sony may be trying relax restrictions for now to corner the market here. I also just found out that's it's pointless getting a blu-ray and/or hd-dvd player as my 3 year old 43" Pioneer Plasma with external hig def set top box can only output 1024 X 768 pixels max, so I wouldn't visibly see blu-rays or hd-dvd's 1080p potential...think I'm better off just getting a good upscaling dvd player & a good hdmi cable. Except for PS2, dvd players/recorders sold here are region free out of the box anyway. Will look out for Oppo but don't think it's sold here. « Show Less
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I would purchase a warranty with Square Trade. They are great as far as customer service. Had an issue with a previous Vizio TV and they worked with me no issues.
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Be Careful I bought this from Costco because there is an extra year of warranty. I had it 2 months and it just died. Well they sent a replacement and the new TV does NOT have Amazon Prime, which is what I used the most. Thanks Vizio I'm trying to get a replacement for the TV, so that I can continue to use Amazon Prime
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I would venture to say the extended warranty is not worth the price. I have bought electronics over the years and have never bought an extended warranty and have never had any problems. Look at it this way, you are buying a quality brand like Samsung because it is a well made product and has a good reputation. If I buy anything Samsung or Sony, I feel comfortable enough with the quality that I won't pay extra for the extended coverage. There is a reason why you would pay more for a Samsung product as opposed to a cheaper brand like Vizio!!